ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Pakistan has issued a stern warning to India, vowing to respond with “greater ferocity and resolve” in the event of any future military aggression. The statement was delivered by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Bilal Ahmad, during a session of the UN Conference on Disarmament.
Addressing the 65-member forum, Ambassador Ahmad called attention to recent tensions in South Asia and criticized India’s growing militarization, which he warned is destabilizing the region.
“If India chooses the path of aggression again, the consequences — and the responsibility — will lie entirely at its door,” the ambassador said. “Pakistan will stand ready to meet any Indian aggression at every escalating level with greater ferocity and resolve.”
Emphasis on Peace, But Firm on Defence
While reaffirming Pakistan’s preference for peaceful engagement, Ambassador Ahmad said the country remains committed to the ceasefire and continues to advocate for dialogue and a peaceful resolution to all outstanding disputes, including Jammu and Kashmir, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions.
“South Asia does not need another crisis. It requires a future shaped by cooperation, not confrontation,” he stressed.
India’s Strategic Posture Under Scrutiny
Ambassador Ahmad expressed concern over what he described as India’s shift toward a more aggressive strategic posture, citing actions such as:
Deployment of nuclear assets at sea
Testing of anti-satellite weapons
Canisterization of missiles
Movement toward a counterforce doctrine
These developments, he said, do not reflect a policy of credible minimum deterrence but rather “preparation to project power far beyond South Asia.”
The ambassador also pointed to the ideological motivations behind India’s policies, criticizing the ruling Hindutva mindset for promoting militarized nationalism and regional dominance.
“For over a decade, Pakistan has warned this Conference of India’s hegemonic mindset and refusal to coexist peacefully with sovereign neighbours,” he said. “No other nuclear weapon state behaves with such recklessness.”
Concerns Over Global Leniency
Ambassador Ahmad further criticized the international community’s perceived leniency toward India, particularly in the context of defence and technology transfers.
He argued that export control regimes have relaxed rules for India while placing unrealistic expectations on Pakistan, allowing New Delhi access to sensitive technologies that could be used in future conflicts.
“States engaging in defence cooperation with India must understand the consequences. The weapons and technologies they transfer today may well be used tomorrow in acts of aggression and violations of international humanitarian law,” he warned.
Call for Diplomacy Over Confrontation
Urging the global community to support peace and uphold the principles of the UN Charter, the ambassador concluded with a call for diplomacy.
“South Asia needs stability and cooperation, not provocations and unchecked militarism,” he said, reiterating Pakistan’s readiness for dialogue under equitable terms.
In response to Indian claims of “nuclear blackmail” by Pakistan, a Pakistani delegate countered that such statements are diversionary and serve to mask India’s own “nuclear delinquency.”
